Quadro FX 5800
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Quadro FX 5800 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 5800

2008Core: 610 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro FX 5800 is positioned at rank #392 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 5800

#377
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
42209%
#392
Quadro FX 5800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40
100%
#393
RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
91%
#394
FireStream 9170
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20
91%
#395
Quadro FX 1700
MSRP: $699|Avg: $500
89%
#396
GRID P40-6Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
86%
#397
Quadro FX 540
MSRP: $299|Avg: $15
77%
#398
Quadro 7000
MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300
69%
#399
Quadro FX 1500
MSRP: $699|Avg: $30
69%
#400
Tesla M2070-Q
MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50
69%
#401
Quadro FX 4700 X2
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15
66%
#402
Quadro FX 3700
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500
66%
#403
GRID M10-0B
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000
63%
#404
Quadro FX 4600
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50
57%
#405
GRID K340
MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57
57%
#407
Quadro FX 5600
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50
51%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
83%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
74%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2008). The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 5800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1336.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 5800.

InsightQuadro FX 5800GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1336.8%)
Leading raw performance (+1336.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 5800 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 5800

The Quadro FX 5800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,211 points. Launch price was $3,499.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 5800 scores 1,211 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 1336.8%. The Quadro FX 5800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 55 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 5800) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5800) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureQuadro FX 5800GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
1,211
17,400+1337%
Architecture
Tesla 2.0
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
55 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
240
4352+1713%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6221 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+3446%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
80
136+70%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
32 MB+12700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro FX 5800 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureQuadro FX 5800GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 5800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 5800) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro FX 5800GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
32 MB+12700%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 5800 draws 189W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 16.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 5800) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureQuadro FX 5800GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
189W
160W-15%
Recommended PSU
350W-46%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
6.4
108.8+1600%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2008).

FeatureQuadro FX 5800GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$3499
Avg Price (30d)
$40
Codename
GT200B
AD106
Release
November 11 2008
May 18 2023
Ranking
#815
#59